That getting my "had-to" grading done before my break was a brilliant idea.

That getting my "maybe" grading done over the break was an even brilliant-er idea. Don't correct me. It's brillianter.

That I'm thankful that I graded all the essays that were nagging at me and I can go back to work and thoroughly enjoy (or as much as one can do that) teaching Anthem and Hamlet for the next two weeks without that I should be doing something feeling.

That Henry dancing is the best thing I've ever seen.

That Roodle laughing is the best sound I've ever heard.

That someone bringing you coffee is one of life's little presents.

That having a spa in your backyard is like a vacation.

That this year I'm thankful for potatoes. I'm glad I started eating them a few years ago. They've been good to me.